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harvest pot pie; a change of pace

Yesterday Preston told me that I told too many exaggerated stories on my blog. And it’s true; although everything on the blog is based on true events, a bit of creative license is involved in nailing the punch line. My offline humor is often poorly received.

So here’s the unedited version: I am a normal person. Right now school is kind of kicking my ass. I’m entirely too busy, and I don’t sleep enough. I wish I spent more time with my family; I wish I had one free weekend to visit my sister in Houston. I can’t decide what I want to do with the rest of my life, and I don’t have much time left to make that decision. I’m scared of change but I know I need it.

This is the first time in my life when my plans for my future are completely up in the air, and it’s terrifying and exciting and beautiful.

-Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss the butternut squash and shallot with a little olive oil and salt and pepper, and roast for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
-Meanwhile, heat a glug of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced veggies, beans, garlic cloves, and poultry spice. Stir, and add salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and cover, stirring regularly, for 15-20 minutes. When veggies are cooked, stir in the wine, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
-Add roasted squash and shallots to the pot. Taste and adjust seasonings.
-Pour veggies into a pie plate. Arrange potato slices on top in a decorative pattern. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through.

3 responses to “harvest pot pie; a change of pace”

“I can’t decide what I want to do with the rest of my life, and I don’t have much time left to make that decision.”

I just popped in to say that I understand this, so much, but girrrrrrrl, you’re young and you’ve got PLENTY of time. I’m in my 30s and still haven’t figured it out – and that’s okay. You don’t have to know EVERYTHING about yourself the minute you graduate from college. In fact, you won’t. Give yourself the chance to explore. Also, your blog rocks.